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UC Riverside Highlanders vs UC Irvine Anteaters Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/23

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Bakersfield Roadrunners vs California-San Diego Tritons Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/23

CSUN Matadors vs Cal Poly Mustangs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/23

Central Arkansas Bears vs Oklahoma Sooners Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/23

Coppin State Eagles vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/23

UT Martin Skyhawks vs Tennessee State Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/23

Little Rock Trojans vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/23

Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs Cleveland State Vikings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/23

<p>Planning on watching today's Blue Jackets and Flyers game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Flyers are favored by -1.5 against the Blue Jackets in a Metropolitan division matchup.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Flyers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Flyers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Blue Jackets (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Blue Jackets Pull the Upset on the Road?</h3><p>Columbus fell to 13-15-5 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> <p>Defensively, Columbus struggled from the start, allowing 5 goals in the first period. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for the Blue Jackets, but the game was never close.</p><p>Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but could only find the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.</p> <p>Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the season, and Zach Aston-Reese added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets have now lost two straight games.</p><p>Defensively, the Blue Jackets will be looking for a better start after giving up the first five goals in their previous game against Washington. Columbus allowed the first goal just 56 seconds into the 1st period and another four by the 5:02 mark. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves but finished with a 68.2% save percentage.</p><h3>Can Philadelphia Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Philadelphia dropped to 14-15-4 after a 3-0 loss to the Bruins. The Flyers entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.</p> 

<p>The Flyers’ offense struggled, managing only 20 shots on goal. They also had 15 giveaways, contributing to the loss.</p><p>Philadelphia's offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to Boston. The Flyers managed 20 shots on goal but were unable to find the back of the net. They recorded 15 giveaways in the game.</p> <p>Philadelphia failed to score in any period, including on their power play. This shutout marks the first time this season the Flyers have been held without a goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. They also allowed an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers' defense had 5 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

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<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Sharks and Oilers. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sharks.</p><h3>SAN JOSE SHARKS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Oilers to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Sharks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Sharks Grab a Win in Edmonton?</h3><p>San Jose fell to 11-19-5 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 5.</p>

<p>The Sharks took the lead at 2:37 in the second period, but the Canucks tied it up later in the same period. Both teams scored in the third, with Vancouver netting the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.</p><p>Nico Sturm netted his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth in the Sharks' 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Granlund took 3 shots on goal, with Sturm scoring on his only attempt.</p> <p>San Jose fired 23 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways in the game.</p><p>San Jose's defense allowed the first goal at 5:19 in the second period and two more in the third, including the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.</p><h3>Do the Oilers Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Flames, Edmonton improved to 19-11-2 this season. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the pre-game line of 6.5.</p> 

<p>Four different Oilers found the net in this one, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 9:50 in the third period. Edmonton added an empty-net goal with just 3 seconds left to seal the victory.</p><p>Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring for the Oilers, netting his 9th goal of the season just 20 seconds into the game. Zach Hyman followed with his 3rd goal, which came on a power play in the 3rd period. Hyman also added his 2nd assist of the season on Jeff Skinner's 3rd goal. Mattias Janmark closed out the scoring with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the year.</p> <p>The Oilers took 31 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways. Draisaitl, who now has 8 assists on the season, picked up two more in this game.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers will want to avoid another lapse like the one they had in their last game against the Flames, where they gave up goals at 4:33 in the 2nd period and 4:28 in the 3rd. However, they did hold the Flames scoreless after that, leading to a 4-2 win. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 25 blocks and 2 takeaways.</p>

San Jose Sharks vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Mets are the favorite on the money line today, with their odds sitting at -116 compared to the Blue Jays, who are at -105. This interleague matchup is set for 7:07 PM ET from the Rogers Centre in Toronto. Paul Blackburn is starting for the Mets, and the Blue Jays are going with Chris Bassitt.</p>

<p>New York is 78-65 and 2nd in the NL East, while the Blue Jays are 5th in the AL East with a record of 68-76. The over/under line is at 8.5 runs, and SNET is carrying this one on TV.</p><h3>TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Blue Jays Moneyline -105</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Centre at 7:07 ET on Monday, September 9th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE METS VS BLUE JAYS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Blue Jays winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Blue Jays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>The Mets will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Reds with a 3-1 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 7th inning before the Reds scored two runs in the top of the 9th. New York was the -210 favorite at home going into the game.</p>

<p>Luis Severino was excellent for the Mets, going 6 2/3 innings and giving up just one earned run while striking out eight. However, the Mets couldn't close things out, and Phil Maton took the loss out of the bullpen. The Mets also wasted a big game from Harrison Bader, who went 2/3 with a run scored.</p><p>The Mets are seven games behind the Phillies in the NL East as they are 78-65 overall. New York is 22-17 against other teams in the NL East. New York is looking for a win today as they are just 38-31 on the road this year.</p>

<p>As the favorite, the Mets have gone 51-36 and 27-29 as the underdog. They have won four straight games on the road, and their overall series record is 25-16-8. New York has won four straight series, and they are 9-1 in their last 10 games overall.</p><p>Despite being just a game over .500 against the run line overall, the Mets have been a solid bet on the road, where they are 39-30. They have covered the run line in four straight road games and are 33-23 as the underdog against the run line this season.</p>The New York Mets are on the road today against the Toronto Blue Jays, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Mets have a combined run average of 9.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 71-68. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 25-18. So far this season, 35 of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, accounting for 24.5% of their games. Their current under streak is at 2 games.<p>New York is sending right-hander Paul Blackburn to the mound today vs. the Blue Jays. He has made 14 starts this year and has a record of 5-4 with a 4.66 ERA. Blackburn's WHIP for the season is currently 1.29, and he has turned in seven quality starts. In his most recent outing, Blackburn took the loss, giving up five earned runs in 2 1/3 innings of work vs. the Padres. Before that, he had given up at least six earned runs in three straight starts. Opponents are batting .252 off Blackburn this season.</p>
<p>As a team, the Mets are 7th in the league in scoring at 4.8 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 4.9 runs per game. Overall, they are 5th in the league in home runs and have the 11th best batting average in the league. The Mets are also one of the better teams in terms of avoiding strikeouts, as they are 17th in the league in that category.</p>

<p>Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso have been two of the Mets' top power threats this season, as they have 30 and 31 home runs, respectively. Lindor comes into the game batting .270, while Alonso's batting average is at .240. Lindor is also the team's current leader in RBIs. Over his last seven games, Mark Vientos is hitting .370 with three homers.</p><h3>Blue Jays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Blue Jays will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Braves with a 4-3 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 8th inning before the Braves scored two runs in the bottom of the 8th. Toronto was the +227 underdog on the money line going into this road game.</p>

<p>Offensively, the Blue Jays only had three fewer hits than the Braves but scored just three runs. All of their runs came in the 2nd inning. Spencer Horwitz was hot at the plate, going 2/2 with a homer and two RBIs.</p><p>Toronto is 68-76 overall, putting them 5th in the AL East. Currently, they are 14.5 games behind the Yankees for the AL East lead and are 5th in the AL East. The Blue Jays went 20-26 in their first 46 division games.</p>

<p>At home, the Blue Jays are 34-35 this season while going 34-41 on the road. Toronto has really struggled as the underdog this year, going 27-48. As for their time as the favorite, they are 41-28. The Blue Jays have dropped two straight at home and are 6-14 as the home underdog this year. Toronto's overall series record is 16-24-6, and they lost the last three series.</p><p>When the Blue Jays are underdogs, they are a solid bet against the run line at 42-33. They have a run line record of 73-71 overall, but they are just 25-44 against the run line at home. Their average run margin in games they win is +3.3, while their average run margin in games they lose is -3.7.</p><p>The Blue Jays have played 28 games with over/under lines set at 8.5 runs this season, and their record in those games is 23-19. Their combined run average for the season is 8.9 runs per game, and their overall over/under record is 75-66. The average over/under line for their games this season is 8 runs, and they have played 51.4% of their games with lower lines than today's 8.5-run line.</p><p>Chris Bassitt gets the start for the Blue Jays today and comes into the game with a record of 9-13 and an ERA of 4.30. So far this season, he has made 28 starts, and opponents are batting .263 off the right-hander. Bassitt's ERA at home is 5.8 compared to 4.07 on the road. He has turned in 11 quality starts and is averaging 8.94 strikeouts per nine innings. In his most recent outing, Bassitt finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least two home runs in three straight starts.</p><p>So far this season, the Blue Jays offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. They have been a bit better on the road, also averaging 4.3 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .242, which is 14th in the MLB, and are also one of the better teams in terms of avoiding strikeouts. Toronto's team on-base percentage is 11th in the league.</p>

<p>Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been the team's top hitter this season, batting .324 with a league-leading 94 RBIs and 28 home runs. He is also on a 10-game hitting streak. George Springer has 19 homers this season but is batting just .222. One player to keep an eye on is Spencer Horwitz, who is 13/29 in his last eight games with four homers.</p>

New York Mets vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Pick & Prediction 9/9/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Mocs versus the Hoosiers? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Indiana as the -14.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154.5 points.</p><h3>CHATTANOOGA MOCS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Chattanooga Mocs +14.5</p><p>This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHATTANOOGA MOCS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Hoosiers.</li><li>Even though we have Indiana winning straight-up, we like Chattanooga at +14.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Chattanooga Have a Shot at a Road Win?</h3><p>Chattanooga improved to 6-4 on the season with an 85-63 home win over Alabama A&M on Sunday. The Mocs entered the game as -16.5 point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 148 fell just under the 151 O/U line.</p> <p>Chattanooga took control early, leading 40-26 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Bulldogs 45-37.</p><p>Chattanooga's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 85 points with a field goal percentage of 51%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.3%, thanks in part to hitting 14 of 32 from beyond the arc, shooting 43.8% from three-point range. They also excelled at the free-throw line, making 21 of 24 attempts for an 87.5% success rate.</p> <p>Honor Huff led the way with 24 points, knocking down 6 threes at a 54.5% clip. Trey Bonham added 21 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from deep. AC Bryant contributed 19 points, hitting 4 of 6 from three-point range, while Darius Ford connected on 3 of 4 threes, finishing with 11 points.</p><p>Chattanooga's defense gave up 63 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 51% from the field. They struggled to contain the two-point shots, with the opposing team hitting 64% on 11/17 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Chattanooga's defense allowed 14 threes on 32 attempts, a 43% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 21 free throws at an 87% clip. Chattanooga gave up 9 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will the Hoosiers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>Indiana's season record dropped to 8-3 after an 85-68 loss to Nebraska on Friday. The Hoosiers went into the game as +4.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 153, just under the O/U line of 156.5.</p> <p>Indiana trailed 44-41 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 27 points while allowing 41.</p><p>In their last game, the Hoosiers managed just 68 points, shooting 35.4% from the field. They hit only 22.9% of their threes, going 8-for-35, while their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%.</p> <p>Brice Williams led the way with 30 points, shooting 66.7% overall and from three-point range. Myles Rice added 20 points, hitting 61.5% of his shots, though he struggled from deep, making just 1 of 4 attempts.</p><p>Indiana's defense struggled, giving up 85 points on 61% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 35 attempts, a 62% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Indiana's opponent shot 57%, hitting 8 of 14 threes. They also sent them to the line 26 times, where they made 17 free throws.</p>

Chattanooga Mocs vs Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>From Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, we have the Red Sox and Reds facing off in an interleague matchup. Saturday's matchup is set to start at 4:10 PM ET, and the Red Sox are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -127 compared to the Reds at +107. The over/under line is currently at 9.5 runs.</p>

<p>Boston comes in with a record of 40-36, while the Reds are 36-39 overall. Nick Pivetta is starting for the Red Sox, and he is facing off against Frankie Montas. This game will be televised on BSOH.</p><h3>BOSTON RED SOX VS CINCINNATI REDS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Red Sox Moneyline -127</p><p>This game will be played at Great American Ball Park at 4:10 ET on Saturday, June 22nd.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RED SOX VS REDS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Red Sox winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Reds to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the under</li></ul><p>Cincinnati picked up a 5-2 win over the Red Sox in the most recent game of this series. The Reds had a huge 1st inning, scoring five of their seven runs. As for the Red Sox, they scored their only two runs in the 3rd. Heading into the game, the Reds were the slight favorites at -105.</p>

<p>Andrew Abbott got the win for the Reds, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up just two earned runs. He finished the game with 10 strikeouts but issued a costly home run. Alexis Díaz got the save. Kutter Crawford had a rough outing for the Red Sox, taking the loss.</p>

<p>Jeimer Candelario and Jonathan India each had two hits and two RBIs for the Reds' offense. Connor Wong did the most damage for the Red Sox, going 2/4 with a home run.</p><h3>Red Sox Records & Stats</h3><p>Boston is 40-36 overall and is 3rd in the AL East, ten games behind the Yankees for the division lead. The Red Sox are 10-9 in AL East games this year. So far, they have struggled on the road, going just 18-20 compared to 22-16 at home.</p>

<p>The Red Sox have won three straight series, and their overall series record is 11-9-4 this year. As the road favorite, the Red Sox have gone 9-3 this year. Overall, Boston has been a good favorite, putting up a mark of 20-15. So far as the underdog, the Red Sox are 20-21.</p><p>When betting the run line on the Boston Red Sox, it's best to take them on the road, where they have a 22-16 record. Their average run margin is +0.6 runs per game, but that number jumps to +1.3 runs per game on the road. When they win, they win big, with an average run margin of +4.4 runs per game.</p><p>The Boston Red Sox are on the road today against the Cincinnati Reds. The over/under line for the game is set at 9.5 runs. The combined run average in Red Sox games this season is 8.7 runs per game. Boston's over/under record for the season is 34-37. The average over/under line for Red Sox games this season is 8 runs. In games with an over/under line of 9.5 runs, the Red Sox have a 2-5 over/under record. Only 3.9% of their games this season have had an over/under line of 9.5 runs or higher.</p><p>Right-hander Nick Pivetta is starting for the Red Sox today as he faces the Reds on the road. Pivetta has made 10 starts this season and has a record of 4-4 with a 3.88 ERA. In his 10 appearances, he has turned in four quality starts. Pivetta's ERA on the road is 3.62, and he has gone 3-2 away from home. Most recently, he picked up the win against the Blue Jays, giving up three earned runs in seven innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least four earned runs in three straight starts.</p><p>Heading into today's game, the Red Sox are 6th in the league in runs scored at 4.6 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 4.9 runs per contest. As a team, the Red Sox are batting .253, which is 6th in the league, and are also one of the top home run hitting teams in the league. Boston's lineup has been tough to strike out, as they are 28th in the league in strikeouts.</p>

<p>Ceddanne Rafaela has been swinging a hot bat for the Red Sox, going 12/22 in his last six games with a home run and four RBIs. Tyler O'Neill has also homered three times in his last six games but has just six hits in his last 25 at-bats. O'Neill comes into the game with a team-high 15 home runs, while Rafael Devers is 2nd on the team with 14 homers and is batting .274 for the season.</p><h3>Reds Records & Stats</h3><p>Cincinnati is 36-39 overall and trail the Brewers by 7.5 games in the NL Central. The Reds are 9-10 in divisional games this year. Cincinnati took the first game of the series vs. the Red Sox and will be at home for today's matchup.</p>

<p>At home, the Reds are 19-19 this year compared to 17-20 on the road. As the underdog, the Reds are 17-26 this year and 19-13 when favored. Cincinnati's overall series record is 8-14-2, and they have dropped two straight series.</p><p>The Reds have been a solid run line bet this season, going 40-35 overall. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 24-13 against the run line. They have covered the run line in two straight games overall and as an underdog. Their average run differential in wins is +3.5, while it is -2.9 in losses.</p><p>The Cincinnati Reds have played to the over in 11 of their 17 games with an over/under line of 9.5 runs this season. Their games have averaged 8.2 runs per game, and their overall over/under record is 31-41. The under has hit in six straight games for the Reds.</p><p>Reds starter Frankie Montas has made 13 starts this season and has a record of 3-5 with an ERA of 4.62. So far, he has turned in four quality starts and is averaging 7.31 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Montas finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight starts. Montas' ERA at home is 6.34 compared to 7.1 on the road.</p><p>Over the past nine games, Jeimer Candelario has been on fire for the Reds, going 13/33 with five home runs and 11 RBIs. For the season, he is batting .255, and his 14 homers are 10th best in the majors. Candelario's 37 RBIs are the 2nd most on the team, behind Spencer Steer, who has 43 RBIs but is batting just .234.</p>

<p>As a team, the Reds are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. They have been a bit better on the road, averaging 4.4 runs per game. Overall, they are 14th in home runs and have the 20th batting average in the MLB. Currently, the Reds have three players on a hitting streak, led by Nick Martini at six games.</p>

Boston Red Sox vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Pick & Prediction 6/22/24

<p>Betting on today's Owls and Rams game? Catch the action at MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on CBSS. The over/under for this game is set at 150.5 points, and Rhode Island is favored by -3 against Temple in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>TEMPLE OWLS VS RHODE ISLAND RAMS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Rhode Island Rams -3</p><p>This game will be played at MassMutual Center at 6:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE RHODE ISLAND RAMS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Rams.</li><li>Not only will Rhode Island pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Does Temple Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><h3>Temple Owls Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Temple improved to 6-4 on the season with a narrow 62-61 win over Davidson on Wednesday. The Owls were favored by 1.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 123 fell well short of the 148.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>After trailing 31-24 at halftime, Temple turned things around by scoring 38 points in the second half while holding Davidson to 30. The Owls’ strong second-half performance was key to their victory.</p><p>In their last game, Temple's offense struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 3 of 19 threes for a 15.8% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 42.6% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 44.4%. Inside the arc, they were much more efficient, making 57.1% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>Reed Bailey led the way with 26 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 47.4% from the field. Jamal Mashburn Jr. added 19 points, while Bobby Durkin contributed 14 points and hit 50% of his threes. Quante Berry was efficient, shooting 83.3% overall and 50% from deep.</p><p>Temple's defense held their opponent to 61 points, with a field goal percentage of 42% (23/54). They allowed 57% shooting inside the arc, with the opposing team making 20 of 35 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, Temple's defense was strong, limiting their opponent to 3/19 shooting (15%). They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 13 (81%). Temple gave up 10 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Do the Rams Have What it Takes at Home?</h3><p>Rhode Island improved to 9-1 on the season with a 77-69 win over Central Connecticut State on Sunday. The Rams, who were favored by 9.5 points, didn’t cover the spread but got the win at home.</p> <p>Rhode Island led 35-32 at halftime and pulled away by scoring 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The total points for the game ended at 146, going over the pre-game O/U line of 142.</p><p>Rhode Island put up 77 points in their latest game, shooting 43.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50%. They connected on 8 of 26 three-point attempts, hitting 30.8% from deep, while making 52.9% of their two-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Rams shot 60.7%, converting 17 of 28 attempts.</p> <p>Devin Haid led the way with 24 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 52.9% overall and 37.5% from three. Jamarques Lawrence added 16 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc and dishing out 7 assists. Rhode Island finished with 20 assists as a team, with Joe Ostrowsky contributing 5 assists and 7 rebounds, while knocking down 3 of 4 threes.</p><p>Rhode Island's defense gave up 69 points, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 26 of 60 attempts. From inside the arc, they allowed 18 of 34 shooting, which is 52%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Rhode Island's defense held the other team to 8 of 26 shooting, or 30%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 17 free throws for 60%.</p>

Temple Owls vs Rhode Island Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bulldogs and Wildcats face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wildcats are hosting the game at McKale Center in Tucson, AZ. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 167.5 points, with Arizona being favored by -19.5 over Samford.</p><h3>SAMFORD BULLDOGS VS ARIZONA WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Samford Bulldogs +19.5</p><p>This game will be played at McKale Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, December 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SAMFORD BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Arizona winning straight-up, we like Samford at +19.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 167.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Are the Bulldogs Ready for a Road Win?</h3><h3>Samford Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Samford improved to 7-2 on the season with a dominant 72-47 win over Austin Peay on Sunday. The Bulldogs, who were -13 favorites, covered the spread in this home game.</p> 

<p>After leading 26-22 at halftime, Samford’s defense stepped up, allowing just 25 points in the 2nd half while scoring 46. The game’s total points of 119 fell well short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>Samford put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 40.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.5%. They connected on 35.5% of their threes, going 11-for-31 from deep, and hit 45.7% of their two-point attempts.</p> <p>The Bulldogs grabbed 18 offensive rebounds and dished out 18 assists. Darius Dawson led the team with 18 points in just 15 minutes, shooting 7-for-11. Trey Fort and Riley Allenspach each added 15 points, with Fort hitting 5-of-8 threes.</p><p>Samford’s defense held strong, allowing just 47 points on 40% shooting from the field. Opponents shot 45% from two-point range, hitting 16 of 35 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the other team went 11/31, shooting 35%. Samford also sent them to the line 10 times, where they made 7 free throws (70%).</p><h3>Do the Wildcats Stand a Chance at Home?</h3><h3>Arizona Wildcats Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Arizona's season record dropped to 4-5 after a 57-54 home loss to UCLA on Saturday, December 14th. The Wildcats were -4 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>Trailing 30-28 at halftime, Arizona scored 26 points in the 2nd half while allowing 27. The game’s total points of 111 fell well below the O/U line of 144.5.</p><p>Arizona managed just 54 points in their last game, shooting 45.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.6%, hindered by a 12.5% performance from three-point range, hitting only 2 of 16 attempts. Inside the arc, they were much more efficient, connecting on 65.4% of their two-point shots.</p> <p>At the free-throw line, Arizona shot 73.7%, making 14 of 19 attempts. They grabbed 9 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists. Tyler Bilodeau led the team with 17 points, while Skyy Clark added 15, hitting 3 of 7 from deep. Jaden Bradley contributed 12 points and 6 assists.</p><p>Arizona's defense held their opponent to 57 points, despite allowing them to shoot 45% from the field. The Wildcats gave up 17 two-point baskets on 26 attempts, a 65% shooting rate.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Arizona limited their opponent to just 2 made threes on 16 attempts, a 12% success rate. The Wildcats also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 14 free throws, shooting 73%.</p>

Samford Bulldogs vs Arizona Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Buckeyes versus the Wildcats? Tip off is at at 5:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on CBS. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 160.5 points, and Kentucky is favored by -8.5 vs. Ohio State.</p><h3>OHIO STATE BUCKEYES VS KENTUCKY WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 5:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-73 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Kentucky winning straight-up, we like Ohio State at +8.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 160.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Buckeyes Defense Show Up in New York?</h3><p>Ohio State improved to 7-4 on the season with a 95-73 win over Valparaiso on Tuesday. The Buckeyes, who were heavy favorites at -21, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Ohio State led 41-30 at halftime and scored 54 points in the second half while allowing 43. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>Ohio State put up 95 points in their last game, shooting 54.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 59%. They were dominant inside, hitting 64.3% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, going 6-for-19 (31.6%). At the free-throw line, they were efficient, knocking down 23-of-27 for 85.2%.</p> <p>Devin Royal led the way with 31 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 68.8% from the field. All Wright added 22 points, and Bruce Thornton contributed 14 points and a team-high 6 assists. Evan Mahaffey was perfect from the field, making all 6 of his shots.</p><p>Ohio State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 73 points on 54% shooting from the field. The Buckeyes allowed their opponents to hit 64% of their two-point attempts, with 27 makes on 42 tries.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Ohio State's defense held their opponents to 31% shooting, with 6 made threes on 19 attempts. The Buckeyes also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 23 of those attempts for 85%.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Wildcats?</h3><p>On Saturday, December 14th, the Wildcats improved to 10-1 on the season with a 93-85 home win over the Cardinals. Kentucky entered the game as -9.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread.</p> <p>Kentucky led 46-40 at halftime and scored 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 45. The combined points of 178 exceeded the O/U line of 160.</p><p>Kentucky's offense was on fire in their last game, putting up 93 points with a field goal percentage of 58.2%. They were particularly deadly from beyond the arc, hitting 52.4% of their threes, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 69.1%.</p> <p>Lamont Butler was perfect from the field, going 10/10 overall and 6/6 from three, finishing with 33 points and 6 assists. Chucky Hepburn added 26 points and 5 assists, while Terrence Edwards Jr. contributed 23 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes.</p><p>Despite Kentucky's defensive efforts, they couldn't contain their opponents, giving up 85 points on 58% shooting. The Wildcats struggled to defend inside, allowing 61% shooting on two-point attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kentucky's defense allowed 11 threes on 52% shooting. They also sent their opponents to the line 28 times, where they hit 18 free throws.</p>

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Kentucky Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Ospreys and Gators. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on SECN, and it's hosted by the Gators at Exactech Arena in Gainesville, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Florida as the -24.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 170.5 points.</p><h3>NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS VS FLORIDA GATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Florida Ospreys +24.5</p><p>This game will be played at Exactech Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Gators.</li><li>Even though we have Florida winning straight-up, we like North Florida at +24.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 170.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Ospreys Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>North Florida fell to 5-5 on the season after a 95-81 road loss to UNC Asheville on Tuesday. Entering the game as +3 underdogs, the Ospreys not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 176, surpassing the O/U line of 162.</p> <p>North Florida trailed 43-30 at halftime but put up 51 points in the 2nd half. However, their defense allowed 52 points in the same period, preventing them from mounting a comeback.</p><p>North Florida put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 41.3% from the field. They connected on 30% of their 40 three-point attempts, with an effective field goal percentage of 50.8%. At the free-throw line, they hit 77.3%, going 17-for-22.</p> <p>The Ospreys had 17 assists and 11 offensive rebounds, with Toyaz Solomon leading the way with 24 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 69.2% from the field. Jordan Marsh added 19 points and 7 assists, hitting 3 of 5 from beyond the arc.</p><p>North Florida's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 95 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 56% from the field. The Ospreys couldn't contain their opponents inside, as they shot 63% on two-point attempts, going 24/38.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, North Florida allowed 9 threes on 20 attempts, a 45% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 of those attempts, shooting 69%. The Ospreys gave up 12 offensive rebounds as well.</p><h3>Does Florida Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Florida improved to 11-0 this season with a 90-84 win over North Carolina on Tuesday. The Gators, who were -3.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the victory.</p> <p>Florida led 46-34 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the second half while scoring 44. The total points for the game reached 174, surpassing the over/under line of 167.5.</p><p>The Gators put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 46.2% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 55.4%. They hit 57.6% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 34.4% from beyond the arc, making 11 threes. At the free-throw line, they shot 70.4%, going 19-for-27.</p> <p>RJ Davis led the way with 29 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 52.6% overall, though he struggled from three, hitting just 3 of 11 attempts. Will Richard was efficient, scoring 22 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including 3-of-5 from deep.</p><p>Even with Florida's defense giving up 84 points, they managed to hold their opponent to just 5 made threes on 28 attempts, a 17% shooting performance from beyond the arc. However, the Gators struggled to contain the inside game, allowing 28 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 63% conversion rate.</p> <p>Florida sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they connected on 13 free throws, shooting 68%. The Gators also gave up 13 offensive rebounds, contributing to their defensive woes in this one.</p>

North Florida Ospreys vs Florida Gators NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Betting on today's Lumberjacks and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Dee Events Center in Ogden, UT, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Big Sky conference game currently have Weber State as the -13 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.</p><h3>NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS VS WEBER STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Northern Arizona Lumberjacks +13</p><p>This game will be played at Dee Events Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTHERN ARIZONA LUMBERJACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Even though we have Weber State winning straight-up, we like Northern Arizona at +13.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Do the Lumberjacks Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>Despite being 6-12 on the road this season, Northern Arizona has gone 3-2 in their last five road games. On the year, the Lumberjacks have gone 7-14 as the underdog, and they are 14-16 overall.</p>

<p>The Lumberjacks come into this game off an 86-76 loss to Idaho. They have gone 3-7 in their last 10 road games, and their average scoring margin on the road is -13.7 points per game.</p><p>As the underdog, Northern Arizona has an ATS record of 10-11 this season. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Lumberjacks are 7-3 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS record is 7-11 and they are 3-7 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread. However, over their last 3 road games, they have gone 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>So far this season, the over/under record for Northern Arizona games is 13-15-1, and today's line of 146.5 is similar to the average over/under line in their games (144.4). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 163 points and their OU record during this stretch is 2-1. For the season, 15 of their games have finished with more points than today's line.</p><p>Northern Arizona finished with 76 points in their game against Idaho. This total surpasses their season-average of 69.1 points per game. Leading Northern Arizona in scoring vs. Idaho was Oakland Fort with his 25 points. Trenton McLaughlin also added 18 points for the Lumberjacks.</p><p>At present, the Lumberjacks' defense is nationally ranked 278th, allowing 76.5 points per game. So far, the Northern Arizona defense is giving up an average of 9.0 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.4 times per game (642nd).</p><h3>Can Weber State Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Heading into today's game against Northern Arizona, Weber State has an overall record of 19-10, including a 9-6 mark in Big Sky Conference play. The Wildcats have been even better at home, going 8-3 compared to 7-7 on the road.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games at home, Weber State has gone 8-2, and they come into today's game on a two-game win streak. On the season, the Wildcats have been the favorite 17 times, going 10-7 in those games.</p><p>As the favorite this season, Weber State has a record of 6-11 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Wildcats are just 2-8 ATS.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 146.5 is higher than the average over/under line in Weber State's games this season (138.3). Over their last three games, their games have averaged 160 points compared to their season average of 140.6 points per game. So far, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today's over/under line.</p><p>The Weber State offense is coming off a game where they scored 62 points against Idaho State. They posted a field goal percentage of 42.3% and connected on 5 threes. The team's top scorer is Dillon Jones, who enters today's matchup with an average of 20.7, while Steven Verplancken also carries a PPG average of 12 into the game.</p><p>Coming into today's game, the Weber State defense is giving up an average of 66.8 points per contest. Weber State's three-point defense is currently 50th in the country at 5.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 45.4% of their shots vs. Weber State.</p>

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